“…Moreover, the socio-political and cultural environment is characterized by high power distance, high collectivism, high uncertainty avoidance, and socio-political corruption (e.g., Bakacsi et al, 2002;Puffer & Shekshnia, 1996). The prevalence of economic, political, and social crises, along with the communist legacy of bureaucratic routines, has resulted in passive followers, who have desire and preference for strong leaders who can be relied upon to guide them through the uncertain and difficult phase (Kets de Vries, 2001;Luthans, Peterson, & Ibrayeva, 1998).…”